Since its summertime I've been focusing on heat management since I'm not really happy with my intake temps. Before I had the air filter sitting right on the the turbo, directly behind the radiator, which is probably the worst place for it.
I decided I needed a cold air intake box just to help get some fresh air in to the system. Last week I moved my battery to the trunk to make room for it.
So after some trial and error with cardboard to get an idea of what I needed, I ordered a sheet of 1/8th inch ABS plastic. ABS seemed like a good solution since it doesnt start to become malleable until about 325*F. If your engine bay gets that hot you have other problems to worry about.
So this is what I came up with. Things may change depending on how this works out. I dont think I am going to keep the pipe insulation. I'll probably build a top for it.
I decided I needed a cold air intake box just to help get some fresh air in to the system. Last week I moved my battery to the trunk to make room for it.
So after some trial and error with cardboard to get an idea of what I needed, I ordered a sheet of 1/8th inch ABS plastic. ABS seemed like a good solution since it doesnt start to become malleable until about 325*F. If your engine bay gets that hot you have other problems to worry about.
So this is what I came up with. Things may change depending on how this works out. I dont think I am going to keep the pipe insulation. I'll probably build a top for it.